Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 30, 2003

A Dust Devil Crater on Mars

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 30, 2003 is “A Dust Devil Crater on Mars,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Malin Space Science Systems , MGS , JPL , NASA. The original explanation runs about 149 words.

From the explanation

“What caused the streaks in this Martian crater? Since the above image shows streaks occurring both inside and outside the crater, they were surely created after the crater-causing impact.”

— APOD editors, December 30, 2003

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 30, 2003
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Malin Space Science Systems , MGS , JPL , NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 149 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 30, 2003 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2003-december-30-a-dust-devil-crater-on-mars

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